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*\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Post-Operative Instructions<\/h1>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2fd498\" data-id=\"2fd498\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap 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class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b69fac7\" data-id=\"b69fac7\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-882f7e5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-adv-tabs\" data-id=\"882f7e5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"eael-adv-tabs.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t        <div id=\"eael-advance-tabs-882f7e5\" class=\"eael-advance-tabs eael-tabs-vertical eael-tab-auto-active \" data-tabid=\"882f7e5\">\n            <div class=\"eael-tabs-nav\" role=\"tablist\">\n                <ul class=\"eael-tab-inline-icon\" role=\"tablist\">\n                                            <li id=\"anteriorposterior-lumbar-fusion\" class=\"inactive eael-tab-item-trigger\" aria-selected=\"true\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"anteriorposterior-lumbar-fusion-tab\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                            \n                                                                                                                            \n                                                            <span class=\"eael-tab-title  title-after-icon\">Anterior\/Posterior Lumbar Fusion<\/span>                            \n                                                    <\/li>\n                                            <li id=\"anterior-cervical-fusion\" class=\"inactive eael-tab-item-trigger\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"anterior-cervical-fusion-tab\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                            \n                                                                                                                            \n                                                            <span class=\"eael-tab-title  title-after-icon\">Anterior Cervical Fusion<\/span>                            \n                                                    <\/li>\n                                            <li id=\"kyphoplasty\" class=\"inactive eael-tab-item-trigger\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"kyphoplasty-tab\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                            \n                                                                                                                            \n                                                            <span class=\"eael-tab-title  title-after-icon\">Kyphoplasty<\/span>                            \n                                                    <\/li>\n                                            <li id=\"lumbar-laminectomy\" class=\"inactive eael-tab-item-trigger\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"lumbar-laminectomy-tab\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                            \n                                                                                                                            \n                                                            <span class=\"eael-tab-title  title-after-icon\">Lumbar Laminectomy<\/span>                            \n                                                    <\/li>\n                                            <li id=\"microdiscectomy\" class=\"inactive eael-tab-item-trigger\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"microdiscectomy-tab\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                            \n                                                                                                                            \n                                                            <span class=\"eael-tab-title  title-after-icon\">Microdiscectomy<\/span>                            \n                                                    <\/li>\n                                            <li id=\"posterior-cervical-fusion\" class=\"inactive eael-tab-item-trigger\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"posterior-cervical-fusion-tab\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                            \n                                                                                                                            \n                                                            <span class=\"eael-tab-title  title-after-icon\">Posterior Cervical Fusion<\/span>                            \n                                                    <\/li>\n                                            <li id=\"posterior-lumbar-fusion\" class=\"inactive eael-tab-item-trigger\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"7\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"posterior-lumbar-fusion-tab\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                            \n                                                                                                                            \n                                                            <span class=\"eael-tab-title  title-after-icon\">Posterior Lumbar Fusion<\/span>                            \n                                                    <\/li>\n                                    <\/ul>\n            <\/div>\n            \n            <div class=\"eael-tabs-content\">\n\t\t        \n                    <div id=\"anteriorposterior-lumbar-fusion-tab\" class=\"clearfix eael-tab-content-item inactive\" data-title-link=\"anteriorposterior-lumbar-fusion-tab\">\n\t\t\t\t        \t\t\t\t\t        <div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bd28bd9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bd28bd9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><style>\/*! elementor - v3.11.5 - 14-03-2023 *\/<br \/>\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#818a91;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#818a91;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style><p>Post-Operative Instructions: Anterior\/Posterior Lumbar Fusion<\/p><\/div><\/div><section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-66ddbc2f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" data-id=\"66ddbc2f\" data-element_type=\"section\"><div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\"><div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-4c77b619\" data-id=\"4c77b619\" data-element_type=\"column\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-72ac960f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"72ac960f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><p><strong>Follow-up Appointments (approximate):<\/strong><br \/><span style=\"letter-spacing: normal;\">2 weeks \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 6 weeks \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a03 months<\/span><br \/><span style=\"letter-spacing: normal;\">6 months \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 1 year \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Annual<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-29a2743e\" data-id=\"29a2743e\" data-element_type=\"column\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-111a44da elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"111a44da\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><p><strong>Discharge (approximate):<\/strong><br \/>4-5 days<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-10530e85\" data-id=\"10530e85\" data-element_type=\"column\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-767ba2a8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"767ba2a8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><strong>Staple\/Stitch Removal:<\/strong><br \/>At the first post-op visit (approximately 2 weeks).<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-6637b6e2 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" data-id=\"6637b6e2\" data-element_type=\"section\"><div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\"><div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-2e267ff0\" data-id=\"2e267ff0\" data-element_type=\"column\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a00155 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2a00155\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><strong>Medications:<\/strong><br \/>Pain medications and\/or muscle relaxants will be prescribed on an individual basis by the pain management team.<br \/>Prescriptions will be re-filled during office hours only. Please allow 72 hours for requests to be processed.<br \/>No anti-inflammatories for a minimum of 3 months post-op.<br \/>Resume home medications per discharge instructions.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-4d960f7 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" data-id=\"4d960f7\" data-element_type=\"section\"><div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\"><div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-6b3f8e09\" data-id=\"6b3f8e09\" data-element_type=\"column\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2d6e4732 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2d6e4732\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><p><strong>Physical Therapy:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>In the hospital, this will begin on post-operative day 1.<\/li><li>As an outpatient, this may be prescribed approximately 6 weeks post-op.<\/li><li>A home exercise program may also be prescribed.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-41872743\" data-id=\"41872743\" data-element_type=\"column\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6e21fbe0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6e21fbe0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><strong>Showering:<\/strong><br \/>You may begin showering 72 hours following surgery.<br \/>Do not soak the wound and keep it dry.<br \/>Change the dressing after showering, while leaving the steri strips in place.<br \/>Do not scrub incision site.<br \/>No baths, walk-in shower only.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-17865c72\" data-id=\"17865c72\" data-element_type=\"column\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6c670076 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6c670076\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><strong>Driving:<\/strong><br \/>None for 4-6 weeks post-operatively.<br \/>No sitting in one position in the car for longer than 45 minutes- get out and stretch if the ride is longer than this.<br \/>No driving while using narcotic pain medications.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-6cdc36a6 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" data-id=\"6cdc36a6\" data-element_type=\"section\"><div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\"><div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-68519100\" data-id=\"68519100\" data-element_type=\"column\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d58897c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d58897c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><p><strong>Brace:<\/strong><br \/>Should be worn when out of bed for longer than 10 minutes. May sleep out of brace. May shower without brace starting at 2 weeks post-op.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-4bb615ca\" data-id=\"4bb615ca\" data-element_type=\"column\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-678db7cb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"678db7cb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><strong>Sleeping:<\/strong><br \/>Sleep in whatever position is most comfortable. You can try to use a pillow between the knees and lying on your side, or a pillow below the knees and lying on your back.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-5a25d841\" data-id=\"5a25d841\" data-element_type=\"column\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-216c499b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"216c499b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><strong>Cardiovascular Exercise:<\/strong><br \/>Walk as much as possible at the time of discharge. Walking is the most important activity. Do as much as is comfortable.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-2d455994 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" data-id=\"2d455994\" data-element_type=\"section\"><div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\"><div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-18325acf\" data-id=\"18325acf\" data-element_type=\"column\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4517472b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4517472b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><strong>Lifting:<\/strong><br \/>No lifting over 10 lbs for 6 weeks. This may be longer depending on progress of fusion seen on x-ray.<br \/>No bending of the waist and no reaching to the ground.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-7c1e0575\" data-id=\"7c1e0575\" data-element_type=\"column\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-32ef45dd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"32ef45dd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><strong>Housework:<\/strong><br \/>Light duties only.<br \/>Avoid pushing and pulling.<br \/>No bending over.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-2c0e41cf\" data-id=\"2c0e41cf\" data-element_type=\"column\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ab14835 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4ab14835\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><strong>Sexual Activity:<\/strong><br \/>Wait until 2 weeks post-op, once pain has subsided.<br \/>Use comfortable positions.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><\/div>\t\t\t\t                            <\/div>\n\t\t        \n                    <div id=\"anterior-cervical-fusion-tab\" class=\"clearfix eael-tab-content-item inactive\" data-title-link=\"anterior-cervical-fusion-tab\">\n\t\t\t\t        \t\t\t\t\t        <div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d499380 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3d499380\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><p>Post-Operative Instructions: Anterior Cervical Fusion<\/p><\/div><\/div><section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-1d54e97e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" data-id=\"1d54e97e\" data-element_type=\"section\"><div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\"><div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-7a0aa707\" data-id=\"7a0aa707\" data-element_type=\"column\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-73471de5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"73471de5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><p><strong>Follow-up Appointments (approximate):<\/strong><br \/><span style=\"letter-spacing: normal;\">2 weeks \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 6 weeks \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a03 months<\/span><br \/><span style=\"letter-spacing: normal;\">6 months \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 1 year \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Annual<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-73f3b0cd\" data-id=\"73f3b0cd\" data-element_type=\"column\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4dd301ec elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4dd301ec\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><p><strong>Discharge (approximate):<\/strong><br \/>Outpatient (occasional 23 hours stay)\u00a0<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-6c5e9005\" data-id=\"6c5e9005\" data-element_type=\"column\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52470957 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"52470957\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><strong>Staple\/Stitch Removal:<\/strong><br \/>There are no stitches to remove.<br \/>If you are discharged the day of surgery, you will come to the office the following day for removal of the drain.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-7b712b8 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" data-id=\"7b712b8\" data-element_type=\"section\"><div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\"><div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-dcc2029\" data-id=\"dcc2029\" data-element_type=\"column\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e3dcaf9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e3dcaf9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><strong>Medications:<br \/><\/strong><br \/>Pain medications and muscle relaxants will be prescribed on an individual basis.<br \/>Prescriptions will be re-filled during office hours only. Please allow 72 hours for requests to be processed.<p>No anti-inflammatories for a minimum of 3 months post-op.<\/p><p>Resume home medications per discharge instructions.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-37ba943a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" data-id=\"37ba943a\" data-element_type=\"section\"><div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\"><div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-59862e\" data-id=\"59862e\" data-element_type=\"column\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-64def80b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"64def80b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><strong>Physical Therapy:<\/strong><ul><li>If you stay overnight, this will begin on post-operative day 1.<\/li><li>As an outpatient, this may be prescribed between 2-6 weeks post-op.<\/li><li>A home exercise program may also be prescribed.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-5af888e9\" data-id=\"5af888e9\" data-element_type=\"column\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b8b6c3f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1b8b6c3f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><strong>Showering:<\/strong><br \/>You may begin showering 72 hours following surgery.<br \/>Do not soak the wound and keep it dry.<br \/>Change the dressing after showering, while leaving the steri strips in place.<br \/>Do not scrub incision site.<br \/>No baths, walk-in shower only.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-3e9e10f8\" data-id=\"3e9e10f8\" data-element_type=\"column\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5e71e66 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5e71e66\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><strong>Driving:<\/strong><br \/>None for 4-6 weeks post-operatively.<br \/>No sitting in one position in the car for longer than 45 minutes- get out and stretch if the ride is longer than this.<br \/>No driving while using narcotic pain medications.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-203ba517 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" data-id=\"203ba517\" data-element_type=\"section\"><div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\"><div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-47f9611b\" data-id=\"47f9611b\" data-element_type=\"column\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7b02a04c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7b02a04c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><strong>Collar:<\/strong><br \/>A collar should be used at all times for the first 2-6 weeks following surgery. It will be discontinued in the office.<p>The soft collar should be used while in bed.<\/p><p>The hard collar should be used while out of bed.<\/p><p>A third collar may be given to be worn while showering.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-624a11e3\" data-id=\"624a11e3\" data-element_type=\"column\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1fda7efc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1fda7efc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><strong>Sleeping:<\/strong><br \/>Sleep in whatever position is most comfortable. You can try to use a pillow between the knees and lying on your side, or a pillow below the knees and lying on your back.The soft collar should be used while sleeping.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-13d58195\" data-id=\"13d58195\" data-element_type=\"column\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1d15c40d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1d15c40d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><strong>Cardiovascular Exercise:<\/strong><br \/>Walk at least 30 minutes per day (does not need to be all at once) at the time of discharge. Walking is the most important activity. Do as much as is comfortable.<br \/>From 2 weeks through 6 weeks following surgery, you should be able to increase your activity to normal.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-220882e9 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" data-id=\"220882e9\" data-element_type=\"section\"><div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\"><div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-4e0b818\" data-id=\"4e0b818\" data-element_type=\"column\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3013dda2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3013dda2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><strong>Lifting:<\/strong><br \/>No lifting over 10 lbs for 6 weeks.<p>No bending of the neck and no lifting above the level of the shoulders for 6 weeks.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-7d128d02\" data-id=\"7d128d02\" data-element_type=\"column\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-61f344c2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"61f344c2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><strong>Housework:<\/strong><br \/>Light duties only.<br \/>Avoid pushing and pulling.<br \/>No bending over.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-62039c9\" data-id=\"62039c9\" data-element_type=\"column\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-54744823 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"54744823\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><strong>Sexual Activity:<\/strong><br \/>Wait until 2 weeks post-op, once pain has subsided.<br \/>Use comfortable positions.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><\/div>\t\t\t\t                            <\/div>\n\t\t        \n                    <div id=\"kyphoplasty-tab\" class=\"clearfix eael-tab-content-item inactive\" data-title-link=\"kyphoplasty-tab\">\n\t\t\t\t        \t\t\t\t\t        <div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-19798290 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"19798290\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">Post-Operative Instructions: Kyphoplasty<\/div><\/div><section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-89dd5cc elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" data-id=\"89dd5cc\" data-element_type=\"section\"><div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\"><div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-74984ef3\" data-id=\"74984ef3\" data-element_type=\"column\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7005bb80 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7005bb80\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><p><strong>Follow-up Appointments (approximate):<\/strong><br \/><span style=\"letter-spacing: normal;\">2 weeks \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 6 weeks \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a03 months<\/span><br \/><span style=\"letter-spacing: normal;\">6 months \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 1 year \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Annual<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-654bca95\" data-id=\"654bca95\" data-element_type=\"column\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4431a96a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4431a96a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><strong>Discharge:<\/strong><br \/>Outpatient (occasional 23 hours stay)<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-2e70caa5\" data-id=\"2e70caa5\" data-element_type=\"column\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-22ef3f1e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"22ef3f1e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><strong>Removal:<\/strong><br \/>There are no stitches and nothing to remove.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-18578bd7 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" data-id=\"18578bd7\" data-element_type=\"section\"><div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\"><div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-21b5c3be\" data-id=\"21b5c3be\" data-element_type=\"column\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38f78a80 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"38f78a80\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><strong>Medications:<\/strong><br \/>Pain medications and muscle relaxants will be prescribed on an individual basis.<p>Prescriptions will be re-filled during office hours only. Please allow 72 hours for requests to be processed.<\/p><p>Resume home medications per discharge instructions.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-30a57482 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" data-id=\"30a57482\" data-element_type=\"section\"><div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\"><div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-3a7d03d1\" data-id=\"3a7d03d1\" data-element_type=\"column\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c5f81a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2c5f81a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><p><strong>Physical Therapy:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>As an outpatient, this may be prescribed approximately 2-6 weeks post-op.<\/li><li>A home exercise program may also be prescribed.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-7e69b9e2\" data-id=\"7e69b9e2\" data-element_type=\"column\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3531d3a3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3531d3a3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><strong>Showering:<\/strong><br \/>You may begin showering 72 hours following surgery.<br \/>Do not soak the wound and keep it dry.<br \/>Change the dressing after showering, while leaving the steri strips in place.<br \/>Do not scrub incision site.<br \/>No baths, walk-in shower only.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-1e75b39\" data-id=\"1e75b39\" data-element_type=\"column\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4cce22ca elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4cce22ca\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><strong>Driving:<\/strong><br \/>None for 2 weeks post-operatively.<p>No sitting in one position in the car for longer than 30 minutes- get out and stretch if the ride is longer than this.<br \/>No driving while using narcotic pain medications.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-3cc92326 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" data-id=\"3cc92326\" data-element_type=\"section\"><div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\"><div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-3c0606d3\" data-id=\"3c0606d3\" data-element_type=\"column\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4de141ee elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4de141ee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><strong>Sitting:<\/strong><br \/>No sitting for longer than 30 minutes at a time.<br \/>May stand or lay for as long as you are comfortable.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-4914d58a\" data-id=\"4914d58a\" data-element_type=\"column\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-211ce6c8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"211ce6c8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><strong>Sleeping:<\/strong><br \/>Sleep in whatever position is most comfortable. You can try to use a pillow between the knees and lying on your side, or a pillow below the knees and lying on your back.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-7331b116\" data-id=\"7331b116\" data-element_type=\"column\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ca59200 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1ca59200\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><strong>Cardiovascular Exercise:<\/strong><br \/>Walk at least 30 minutes per day (does not need to be all at once) at the time of discharge. Walking is the most important activity. Do as much as is comfortable.<br \/>From 2 weeks through 6 weeks following surgery, you should be able to increase your activity to normal.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-b78de65 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" data-id=\"b78de65\" data-element_type=\"section\"><div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\"><div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-5d6366bd\" data-id=\"5d6366bd\" data-element_type=\"column\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2404e50 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2404e50\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><strong>Lifting:<\/strong><br \/>No lifting over 10 lbs for 6 weeks.<p>No bending of the waist and no reaching to the ground for 6 weeks.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-34a2ce27\" data-id=\"34a2ce27\" data-element_type=\"column\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6c454259 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6c454259\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><strong>Housework:<\/strong><br \/>Light duties only.<br \/>Avoid pushing and pulling.<br \/>No bending over.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-db21554\" data-id=\"db21554\" data-element_type=\"column\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-509eb0ed elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"509eb0ed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><strong>Sexual Activity:<\/strong><br \/>Wait until 2 weeks post-op, once pain has subsided.<br \/>Use comfortable positions.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-12a9c1b3\" data-id=\"12a9c1b3\" data-element_type=\"column\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b202148 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2b202148\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><strong>Brace:<\/strong><br \/>None needed.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><\/div>\t\t\t\t                            <\/div>\n\t\t        \n                    <div id=\"lumbar-laminectomy-tab\" class=\"clearfix eael-tab-content-item inactive\" data-title-link=\"lumbar-laminectomy-tab\">\n\t\t\t\t        \t\t\t\t\t        <div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2e236f9b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2e236f9b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><p>Post-Operative Instructions: Lumbar Laminectomy<\/p><\/div><\/div><section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-39ef8516 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" data-id=\"39ef8516\" data-element_type=\"section\"><div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\"><div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-4b7e49b2\" data-id=\"4b7e49b2\" data-element_type=\"column\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7adf381c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7adf381c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><p><strong>Follow-up Appointments (approximate):<\/strong><br \/><span style=\"letter-spacing: normal;\">2 weeks \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 6 weeks \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a03 months<\/span><br \/><span style=\"letter-spacing: normal;\">6 months \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 1 year \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Annual<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-199197ce\" data-id=\"199197ce\" data-element_type=\"column\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-33ebc803 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"33ebc803\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><strong>Discharge (approximate):<\/strong><br \/>Outpatient (occasional 23 hours stay)<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-3f7cc3e1\" data-id=\"3f7cc3e1\" data-element_type=\"column\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-172abc6c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"172abc6c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><strong>Staple\/Stitch Removal:<\/strong><br \/>At the first post-op visit (approximately 2 weeks).<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-32f28086 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" data-id=\"32f28086\" data-element_type=\"section\"><div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\"><div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-720447d\" data-id=\"720447d\" data-element_type=\"column\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-56827088 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"56827088\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><p><strong>Medications:<\/strong><br \/>Pain medications and muscle relaxants will be prescribed on an individual basis.<\/p><p>Prescriptions will be re-filled during office hours only. Please allow 72 hours for requests to be processed.<\/p><p>Resume home medications per discharge instructions.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-7cf734d9 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" data-id=\"7cf734d9\" data-element_type=\"section\"><div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\"><div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-316f1159\" data-id=\"316f1159\" data-element_type=\"column\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-208b44cb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"208b44cb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><p><strong>Physical Therapy:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>In the hospital, this will begin on post-operative day 1.<\/li><li>As an outpatient, this may be prescribed approximately 2 weeks post-op.<\/li><li>A home exercise program may also be prescribed.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-3f42b801\" data-id=\"3f42b801\" data-element_type=\"column\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-64474238 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"64474238\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><strong>Showering:<\/strong><br \/>You may begin showering 72 hours following surgery.<br \/>Do not soak the wound and keep it dry.<br \/>Change the dressing after showering, while leaving the steri strips in place.<br \/>Do not scrub incision site.<br \/>No baths, walk-in shower only.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-113a13ba\" data-id=\"113a13ba\" data-element_type=\"column\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e2febd9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4e2febd9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><p><strong>Driving:<\/strong><br \/>None for 2 weeks post-operatively.<\/p><p>No sitting in one position in the car for longer than 45 minutes- get out and stretch if the ride is longer than this.<\/p><p>No driving while using narcotic pain medications.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-502f93c8 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" data-id=\"502f93c8\" data-element_type=\"section\"><div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\"><div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-2d24f1b6\" data-id=\"2d24f1b6\" data-element_type=\"column\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63d4be89 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"63d4be89\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><strong>Brace:<\/strong><br \/>Should be worn when out of bed for longer than 10 minutes.<br \/>May sleep out of brace.<br \/>May shower without brace starting at 2 weeks post-op.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-9ec13cb\" data-id=\"9ec13cb\" data-element_type=\"column\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7faa2959 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7faa2959\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><strong>Sleeping:<\/strong><br \/>Sleep in whatever position is most comfortable. You can try to use a pillow between the knees and lying on your side, or a pillow below the knees and lying on your back.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-28470b57\" data-id=\"28470b57\" data-element_type=\"column\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-13990917 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"13990917\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><strong>Cardiovascular Exercise:<\/strong><br \/>Walk at least 30 minutes per day (does not need to be all at once) at the time of discharge. Walking is the most important activity. Do as much as is comfortable.<br \/>From 2 weeks through 6 weeks following surgery, you should be able to increase your activity to normal.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-49ffd958 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" data-id=\"49ffd958\" data-element_type=\"section\"><div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\"><div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-36efd229\" data-id=\"36efd229\" data-element_type=\"column\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ef9a2d6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7ef9a2d6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><strong>Lifting:<\/strong><br \/>No lifting over 10 lbs for 6 weeks.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-36298d8b\" data-id=\"36298d8b\" data-element_type=\"column\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-91390e9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"91390e9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><strong>Housework:<\/strong><br \/>Light duties only.<br \/>Avoid pushing and pulling.<br \/>No bending over.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-c7d641a\" data-id=\"c7d641a\" data-element_type=\"column\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-447a51a6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"447a51a6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><strong>Sexual Activity:<\/strong><br \/>Wait until 2 weeks post-op, once pain has subsided.<br \/>Use comfortable positions.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-6fddd1ac\" data-id=\"6fddd1ac\" data-element_type=\"column\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-21257cbb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"21257cbb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><strong>Brace:<\/strong><br \/>None needed.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><\/div>\t\t\t\t                            <\/div>\n\t\t        \n                    <div id=\"microdiscectomy-tab\" class=\"clearfix eael-tab-content-item inactive\" data-title-link=\"microdiscectomy-tab\">\n\t\t\t\t        \t\t\t\t\t        <div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ba63ab2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3ba63ab2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">Post-Operative Instructions: Microdiscectomy<\/div><\/div><section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-36661b88 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" data-id=\"36661b88\" data-element_type=\"section\"><div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\"><div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-2349cceb\" data-id=\"2349cceb\" data-element_type=\"column\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-24235e2e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"24235e2e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><p><strong>Follow-up Appointments (approximate):<\/strong><br \/><span style=\"letter-spacing: normal;\">2 weeks \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 6 weeks \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a03 months<\/span><br \/><span style=\"letter-spacing: normal;\">6 months \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 1 year \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Annual<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-7eac128d\" data-id=\"7eac128d\" data-element_type=\"column\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ac02107 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7ac02107\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><strong>Discharge (approximate):<\/strong><br \/>Outpatient (occasional 23 hours stay)<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-251d5882\" data-id=\"251d5882\" data-element_type=\"column\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-60122b1b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"60122b1b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><p><strong>Staple\/Stitch Removal:<\/strong><\/p><p>There are no stitches and nothing to remove.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-710236a9 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" data-id=\"710236a9\" data-element_type=\"section\"><div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\"><div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-5fb1b278\" data-id=\"5fb1b278\" data-element_type=\"column\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6598cec2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6598cec2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><strong>Medications:<\/strong><br \/>Pain medications and muscle relaxants will be prescribed on an individual basis.<br \/>Prescriptions will be re-filled during office hours only. Please allow 72 hours for requests to be processed.<br \/>Resume home medications per discharge instructions.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-70625515 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" data-id=\"70625515\" data-element_type=\"section\"><div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\"><div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-49ad6f69\" data-id=\"49ad6f69\" data-element_type=\"column\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ba2389b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5ba2389b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><p><strong>Physical Therapy:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>As an outpatient, this may be prescribed approximately 2-6 weeks post-op.<\/li><li>A home exercise program may also be prescribed.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-7aedbe6\" data-id=\"7aedbe6\" data-element_type=\"column\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c86e54c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2c86e54c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><strong>Showering:<\/strong><br \/>You may begin showering 72 hours following surgery.<br \/>Do not soak the wound and keep it dry.<br \/>Change the dressing after showering, while leaving the steri strips in place.<br \/>Do not scrub incision site.<br \/>No baths, walk-in shower only.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-9d88086\" data-id=\"9d88086\" data-element_type=\"column\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-53e07146 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"53e07146\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><strong>Driving:<\/strong><br \/>None for 2 weeks post-operatively.<br \/>No sitting in one position in the car for longer than 15 minutes- get out and stretch if the ride is longer than this.<br \/>No driving while using narcotic pain medications.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-33c21f0c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" data-id=\"33c21f0c\" data-element_type=\"section\"><div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\"><div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-3d00d4b2\" data-id=\"3d00d4b2\" data-element_type=\"column\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4fa6f8ee elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4fa6f8ee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><strong>Sitting:<\/strong><br \/>No sitting upright for longer than 15 minutes per hour. May be in a reclined position (more than 45 degrees) as long as comfortable.<br \/>May stand or lay as long as you are comfortable.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-52f23da4\" data-id=\"52f23da4\" data-element_type=\"column\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-59085a40 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"59085a40\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><strong>Sleeping:<\/strong><br \/>Sleep in whatever position is most comfortable. You can try to use a pillow between the knees and lying on your side, or a pillow below the knees and lying on your back.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-44936ee3\" data-id=\"44936ee3\" data-element_type=\"column\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e48bddc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4e48bddc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><strong>Cardiovascular Exercise:<\/strong><br \/>Walk at least 30 minutes per day (does not need to be all at once) at the time of discharge. Walking is the most important activity. Do as much as is comfortable.<br \/>From 2 weeks through 6 weeks following surgery, you should be able to increase your activity to normal.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-1020d97 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" data-id=\"1020d97\" data-element_type=\"section\"><div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\"><div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-25921655\" data-id=\"25921655\" data-element_type=\"column\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38ff7ba elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"38ff7ba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><strong>Lifting:<\/strong><br \/>No lifting over 10 lbs for 6 weeks.<br \/>No bending of the waist and no reaching to the ground for 6 weeks.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-4dd9e661\" data-id=\"4dd9e661\" data-element_type=\"column\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63f6c123 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"63f6c123\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><strong>Housework:<\/strong><br \/>Light duties only.<br \/>Avoid pushing and pulling.<br \/>No bending over.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-67602f93\" data-id=\"67602f93\" data-element_type=\"column\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-152d5302 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"152d5302\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><strong>Sexual Activity:<\/strong><br \/>Wait until 2 weeks post-op, once pain has subsided.<br \/>Use comfortable positions.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-64d7a08b\" data-id=\"64d7a08b\" data-element_type=\"column\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e02c93c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3e02c93c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><p><strong>Brace:<\/strong><\/p><p>None needed.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><\/div>\t\t\t\t                            <\/div>\n\t\t        \n                    <div id=\"posterior-cervical-fusion-tab\" class=\"clearfix eael-tab-content-item inactive\" data-title-link=\"posterior-cervical-fusion-tab\">\n\t\t\t\t        \t\t\t\t\t        <div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1209d37f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1209d37f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">Post-Operative Instructions: Posterior Cervical Fusion<\/div><\/div><section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-1ea66088 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" data-id=\"1ea66088\" data-element_type=\"section\"><div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\"><div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-52557a79\" data-id=\"52557a79\" data-element_type=\"column\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5739d071 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5739d071\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><p><strong>Follow-up Appointments (approximate):<\/strong><br \/><span style=\"letter-spacing: normal;\">2 weeks \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 6 weeks \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a03 months<\/span><br \/><span style=\"letter-spacing: normal;\">6 months \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 1 year \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Annual<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-1c19ecc2\" data-id=\"1c19ecc2\" data-element_type=\"column\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c91864b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4c91864b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><strong>Discharge (approximate):<\/strong><br \/>2-3 days<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-63395b8\" data-id=\"63395b8\" data-element_type=\"column\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-24fb533b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"24fb533b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><strong>Staple\/Stitch Removal:<\/strong><br \/>At the first post-op visit (approximately 2 weeks).<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-585f1604 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" data-id=\"585f1604\" data-element_type=\"section\"><div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\"><div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-59c33704\" data-id=\"59c33704\" data-element_type=\"column\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-67b3fe99 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"67b3fe99\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><strong>Medications:<\/strong><br \/>Pain medications and muscle relaxants will be prescribed on an individual basis by the pain management team.<br \/>Prescriptions will be re-filled during office hours only. Please allow 72 hours for requests to be processed.<br \/>No anti-inflammatories for a minimum of 3 months post-op.<br \/>Resume home medications per discharge instructions.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-11940456 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" data-id=\"11940456\" data-element_type=\"section\"><div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\"><div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-4a1425a0\" data-id=\"4a1425a0\" data-element_type=\"column\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-24213726 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"24213726\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><p><strong>Physical Therapy:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>In the hospital, this will begin on post-operative day 1.<\/li><li>As an outpatient, this may be prescribed approximately 6 weeks post-op.<\/li><li>A home exercise program may also be prescribed.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-11392db3\" data-id=\"11392db3\" data-element_type=\"column\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-54535d14 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"54535d14\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><strong>Showering:<\/strong><br \/>You may begin showering 72 hours following surgery.<br \/>Do not soak the wound and keep it dry.<br \/>Change the dressing after showering, while leaving the steri strips in place.<br \/>Do not scrub incision site.<br \/>No baths, walk-in shower only.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-6a854d2b\" data-id=\"6a854d2b\" data-element_type=\"column\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-23dc01ca elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"23dc01ca\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><strong>Driving:<\/strong><br \/>None for 4-6 weeks post-operatively.<br \/>No sitting in one position in the car for longer than 45 minutes- get out and stretch if the ride is longer than this.<br \/>No driving while using narcotic pain medications.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-1a9f5e7c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" data-id=\"1a9f5e7c\" data-element_type=\"section\"><div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\"><div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-a2e7820\" data-id=\"a2e7820\" data-element_type=\"column\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-25e6d27 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"25e6d27\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><strong>Collar:<\/strong><br \/>A collar should be used at all times for the first 6 weeks following surgery.<br \/>The soft collar should be used while in bed.<br \/>The hard collar should be used while out of bed.<br \/>A third collar may be given to be worn while showering.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-336f0acd\" data-id=\"336f0acd\" data-element_type=\"column\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a809ab3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6a809ab3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><strong>Sleeping:<\/strong><br \/>Sleep in whatever position is most comfortable. You can try to use a pillow between the knees and lying on your side, or a pillow below the knees and lying on your back.<br \/>The soft collar should be used while sleeping.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-4a914970\" data-id=\"4a914970\" data-element_type=\"column\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1728f92a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1728f92a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><strong>Cardiovascular Exercise:<\/strong><br \/>Walk at least 30 minutes per day (does not need to be all at once) at the time of discharge. Walking is the most important activity. Do as much as is comfortable.<br \/>From 2 weeks through 6 weeks following surgery, you should be able to increase your activity to normal.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-4b94b08d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" data-id=\"4b94b08d\" data-element_type=\"section\"><div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\"><div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-70276108\" data-id=\"70276108\" data-element_type=\"column\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-51b7e81e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"51b7e81e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><strong>Lifting:<\/strong><br \/>No lifting over 10 lbs for 6 weeks.<br \/>No bending of the neck and no lifting above the level of the shoulders for 6 weeks.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-4718830e\" data-id=\"4718830e\" data-element_type=\"column\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a42dffe elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6a42dffe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><strong>Housework:<\/strong><br \/>Light duties only.<br \/>Avoid pushing and pulling.<br \/>No bending over.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-3eeeedb7\" data-id=\"3eeeedb7\" data-element_type=\"column\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d582d30 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5d582d30\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><strong>Sexual Activity:<\/strong><br \/>Wait until 2 weeks post-op, once pain has subsided.<br \/>Use comfortable positions.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><\/div>\t\t\t\t                            <\/div>\n\t\t        \n                    <div id=\"posterior-lumbar-fusion-tab\" class=\"clearfix eael-tab-content-item inactive\" data-title-link=\"posterior-lumbar-fusion-tab\">\n\t\t\t\t        \t\t\t\t\t        <div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-442f1f07 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"442f1f07\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">Post-Operative Instructions: Posterior Lumbar Fusion<\/div><\/div><section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-7297b4b6 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" data-id=\"7297b4b6\" data-element_type=\"section\"><div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\"><div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-3118ec2\" data-id=\"3118ec2\" data-element_type=\"column\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2319f5df elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2319f5df\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><p><strong>Follow-up Appointments (approximate):<\/strong><br \/><span style=\"letter-spacing: normal;\">2 weeks \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 6 weeks \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a03 months<\/span><br \/><span style=\"letter-spacing: normal;\">6 months \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 1 year \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Annual<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-e0d2fa9\" data-id=\"e0d2fa9\" data-element_type=\"column\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-273ead4a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"273ead4a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><strong>Discharge (approximate):<\/strong><br \/>2-3 days<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-22ae4ae1\" data-id=\"22ae4ae1\" data-element_type=\"column\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-71cfebf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"71cfebf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><strong>Staple\/Stitch Removal:<\/strong><br \/>At the first post-op visit (approximately 2 weeks).<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-430b98ad elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" data-id=\"430b98ad\" data-element_type=\"section\"><div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\"><div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-2aec9bdd\" data-id=\"2aec9bdd\" data-element_type=\"column\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-67376716 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"67376716\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><strong>Medications:<\/strong><br \/>Pain medications and muscle relaxants will be prescribed on an individual basis by the pain management team.<br \/>Prescriptions will be re-filled during office hours only. Please allow 72 hours for requests to be processed.<br \/>No anti-inflammatories for a minimum of 3 months post-op.<br \/>Resume home medications per discharge instructions.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-17b2c2b9 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" data-id=\"17b2c2b9\" data-element_type=\"section\"><div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\"><div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-3fa184d6\" data-id=\"3fa184d6\" data-element_type=\"column\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-33747130 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"33747130\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><p><strong>Physical Therapy:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>In the hospital, this will begin on post-operative day 1.<\/li><li>As an outpatient, this may be prescribed approximately 6 weeks post-op.<\/li><li>A home exercise program may also be prescribed.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-6e578e0e\" data-id=\"6e578e0e\" data-element_type=\"column\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b7c2094 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2b7c2094\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><strong>Showering:<\/strong><br \/>You may begin showering 72 hours following surgery.<br \/>Do not soak the wound and keep it dry.<br \/>Change the dressing after showering, while leaving the steri strips in place.<br \/>Do not scrub incision site.<br \/>No baths, walk-in shower only.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-2f5399b9\" data-id=\"2f5399b9\" data-element_type=\"column\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fae2e8d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fae2e8d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><strong>Driving:<\/strong><br \/>None for 4-6 weeks post-operatively.<br \/>No sitting in one position in the car for longer than 45 minutes- get out and stretch if the ride is longer than this.<br \/>No driving while using narcotic pain medications.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-4def178 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" data-id=\"4def178\" data-element_type=\"section\"><div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\"><div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-5134f348\" data-id=\"5134f348\" data-element_type=\"column\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-20aaac3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"20aaac3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><strong>Brace:<\/strong><br \/>Should be worn when out of bed for longer than 10 minutes.<br \/>May sleep out of brace.<br \/>May shower without brace starting at 2 weeks post-op.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-394b5e23\" data-id=\"394b5e23\" data-element_type=\"column\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-56ef95f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"56ef95f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><strong>Sleeping:<\/strong><br \/>Sleep in whatever position is most comfortable. You can try to use a pillow between the knees and lying on your side, or a pillow below the knees and lying on your back.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-a5c6c0c\" data-id=\"a5c6c0c\" data-element_type=\"column\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4354023e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4354023e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><strong>Cardiovascular Exercise:<\/strong><br \/>Walk at least 30 minutes per day (does not need to be all at once) at the time of discharge. Walking is the most important activity. Do as much as is comfortable.<br \/>From 2 weeks through 6 weeks following surgery, you should be able to increase your activity to normal.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-6eb3531d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" data-id=\"6eb3531d\" data-element_type=\"section\"><div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\"><div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-6d8ccab3\" data-id=\"6d8ccab3\" data-element_type=\"column\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-242b1857 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"242b1857\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><strong>Lifting:<\/strong><br \/>No lifting over 10 lbs for 6 weeks. This may be longer depending on progress of fusion seen on x-ray.<br \/>No bending of the waist and no reaching to the ground.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-262b877f\" data-id=\"262b877f\" data-element_type=\"column\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7b2d0c37 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7b2d0c37\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><strong>Housework:<\/strong><br \/>Light duties only.<br \/>Avoid pushing and pulling.<br \/>No bending over.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-302979cf\" data-id=\"302979cf\" data-element_type=\"column\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-77380c20 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"77380c20\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><strong>Sexual Activity:<\/strong><br \/>Wait until 2 weeks post-op, once pain has subsided.<br \/>Use comfortable positions.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><\/div>\t\t\t\t                            <\/div>\n\t\t                    <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3c36e021 elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3c36e021\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-37187d2b\" data-id=\"37187d2b\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-29222b45 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"29222b45\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-7aa72ff7\" data-id=\"7aa72ff7\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ba63b63 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"4ba63b63\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"btn-form\">\r\n\t<li><a href=\"#alumbarfusion\">Anterior\/Posterior Lumbar Fusion<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul class=\"btn-form\">\r\n\t<li><a href=\"#acervicalfusion\">Anterior Cervical Fusion<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul class=\"btn-form\">\r\n\t<li><a href=\"#kyphoplasty\">Kyphoplasty<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul class=\"btn-form\">\r\n\t<li><a href=\"#aminectomy\">Lumbar Laminectomy<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul class=\"btn-form\">\r\n\t<li><a href=\"#microdiscectomy1\">Microdiscectomy<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul class=\"btn-form\">\r\n\t<li><a href=\"#pcervicalfusion\">Posterior Cervical Fusion<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul class=\"btn-form\">\r\n\t<li><a href=\"#plumbarfusion\">Posterior Lumbar Fusion<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-2f6ed4f7\" data-id=\"2f6ed4f7\" data-element_type=\"column\" id=\"alumbarfusion\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bd28bd9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bd28bd9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.19.0 - 28-02-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p>Post-Operative Instructions: Anterior\/Posterior Lumbar Fusion<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-66ddbc2f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"66ddbc2f\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-4c77b619\" data-id=\"4c77b619\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-72ac960f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"72ac960f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Follow-up appointments (approximate):<\/strong><br \/><span style=\"letter-spacing: normal;\">2 weeks \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 6 weeks \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a03 months<\/span><br \/><span style=\"letter-spacing: normal;\">6 months \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 1 year \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Annual<\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-29a2743e\" data-id=\"29a2743e\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-111a44da elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"111a44da\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Discharge (approximate):<\/strong><br \/>4-5 days<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-10530e85\" data-id=\"10530e85\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-767ba2a8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"767ba2a8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Staple\/StitchRemoval:<\/strong><br>\nAt the first post-op visit (approximately 2 weeks).\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-6637b6e2 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6637b6e2\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-2e267ff0\" data-id=\"2e267ff0\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a00155 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2a00155\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Medications:<\/strong><br>\nPain medications and\/or muscle relaxants will be prescribed on an individual basis by the pain management team.\nPrescriptions will be re-filled during office hours only. Please allow 72 hours for requests to be processed.\nNo anti-inflammatories for a minimum of 3 months post-op.\nResume home medications per discharge instructions.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-4d960f7 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4d960f7\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-6b3f8e09\" data-id=\"6b3f8e09\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2d6e4732 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2d6e4732\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Physical Therapy:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>In the hospital, this will begin on post-operative day 1.<\/li><li>As an outpatient, this may be prescribed approximately 6 weeks post-op.<\/li><li>A home exercise program may also be prescribed.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-41872743\" data-id=\"41872743\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6e21fbe0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6e21fbe0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Showering:<\/strong><br>\nYou may begin showering 72 hours following surgery.\nDo not soak the wound and keep it dry.\nChange the dressing after showering, while leaving the steri strips in place.\nDo not scrub incision site.\nNo baths, walk-in shower only.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-17865c72\" data-id=\"17865c72\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6c670076 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6c670076\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Driving:<\/strong><br>\nNone for 4-6 weeks post-operatively.\nNo sitting in one position in the car for longer than 45 minutes- get out and stretch if the ride is longer than this.\nNo driving while using narcotic pain medications.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-6cdc36a6 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6cdc36a6\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-68519100\" data-id=\"68519100\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d58897c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d58897c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Brace:<\/strong><br \/>Should be worn when out of bed for longer than 10 minutes. May sleep out of brace. May shower without brace starting at 2 weeks post-op.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-4bb615ca\" data-id=\"4bb615ca\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-678db7cb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"678db7cb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Sleeping:<\/strong><br>\nSleep in whatever position is most comfortable. You can try to use a pillow between the knees and lying on your side, or a pillow below the knees and lying on your back.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-5a25d841\" data-id=\"5a25d841\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-216c499b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"216c499b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Cardiovascular Exercise:<\/strong>\nWalk as much as possible at the time of discharge. Walking is the most important activity. Do as much as is comfortable.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-2d455994 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2d455994\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-18325acf\" data-id=\"18325acf\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4517472b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4517472b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Lifting:<\/strong><br>\nNo lifting over 10 lbs for 6 weeks. This may be longer depending on progress of fusion seen on x-ray.\nNo bending of the waist and no reaching to the ground.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-7c1e0575\" data-id=\"7c1e0575\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-32ef45dd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"32ef45dd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Housework:<\/strong><br>\nLight duties only.<br>\nAvoid pushing and pulling.<br>\nNo bending over.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-2c0e41cf\" data-id=\"2c0e41cf\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ab14835 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4ab14835\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Sexual Activity:<\/strong><br>\nWait until 2 weeks post-op, once pain has subsided.<br>\nUse comfortable positions.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-7650575b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7650575b\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-212edc82\" data-id=\"212edc82\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-128388ba\" data-id=\"128388ba\" data-element_type=\"column\" id=\"acervicalfusion\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d499380 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3d499380\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Post-Operative Instructions: Anterior Cervical Fusion<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-1d54e97e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1d54e97e\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-7a0aa707\" data-id=\"7a0aa707\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-73471de5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"73471de5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Follow-up appointments (approximate):<\/strong><br \/><span style=\"letter-spacing: normal;\">2 weeks \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 6 weeks \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a03 months<\/span><br \/><span style=\"letter-spacing: normal;\">6 months \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 1 year \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Annual<\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-73f3b0cd\" data-id=\"73f3b0cd\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4dd301ec elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4dd301ec\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Discharge (approximate):<\/strong><br \/>Outpatient (occasional 23 hours stay)\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-6c5e9005\" data-id=\"6c5e9005\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52470957 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"52470957\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Staple\/StitchRemoval:<\/strong>\nThere are no stitches to remove.\nIf you are discharged the day of surgery, you will come to the office the following day for removal of the drain.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-7b712b8 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7b712b8\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-dcc2029\" data-id=\"dcc2029\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e3dcaf9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e3dcaf9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Medications:<br><\/strong>\nPain medications and muscle relaxants will be prescribed on an individual basis.\nPrescriptions will be re-filled during office hours only. Please allow 72 hours for requests to be processed.\n\nNo anti-inflammatories for a minimum of 3 months post-op.\n\n \n\nResume home medications per discharge instructions.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-37ba943a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"37ba943a\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-59862e\" data-id=\"59862e\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-64def80b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"64def80b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Physical Therapy:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n \t<li>If you stay overnight, this will begin on post-operative day 1.<\/li>\n \t<li>As an outpatient, this may be prescribed between 2-6 weeks post-op.<\/li>\n \t<li>A home exercise program may also be prescribed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-5af888e9\" data-id=\"5af888e9\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b8b6c3f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1b8b6c3f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Showering:<\/strong><br>\nYou may begin showering 72 hours following surgery.\nDo not soak the wound and keep it dry.\nChange the dressing after showering, while leaving the steri strips in place.\nDo not scrub incision site.\nNo baths, walk-in shower only.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-3e9e10f8\" data-id=\"3e9e10f8\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5e71e66 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5e71e66\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Driving:<\/strong><br>\nNone for 4-6 weeks post-operatively.\nNo sitting in one position in the car for longer than 45 minutes- get out and stretch if the ride is longer than this.\nNo driving while using narcotic pain medications.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-203ba517 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"203ba517\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-47f9611b\" data-id=\"47f9611b\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7b02a04c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7b02a04c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Collar:<\/strong>\nA collar should be used at all times for the first 2-6 weeks following surgery. It will be discontinued in the office.\n\nThe soft collar should be used while in bed.\n\nThe hard collar should be used while out of bed.\n\n \n\nA third collar may be given to be worn while showering.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-624a11e3\" data-id=\"624a11e3\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1fda7efc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1fda7efc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Sleeping:<\/strong><br>\nSleep in whatever position is most comfortable. You can try to use a pillow between the knees and lying on your side, or a pillow below the knees and lying on your back.The soft collar should be used while sleeping.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-13d58195\" data-id=\"13d58195\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1d15c40d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1d15c40d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Cardiovascular Exercise:<\/strong>\nWalk at least 30 minutes per day (does not need to be all at once) at the time of discharge. Walking is the most important activity. Do as much as is comfortable.\nFrom 2 weeks through 6 weeks following surgery, you should be able to increase your activity to normal.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-220882e9 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"220882e9\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-4e0b818\" data-id=\"4e0b818\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3013dda2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3013dda2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Lifting:<\/strong>\nNo lifting over 10 lbs for 6 weeks.\n\n \n\nNo bending of the neck and no lifting above the level of the shoulders for 6 weeks.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-7d128d02\" data-id=\"7d128d02\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-61f344c2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"61f344c2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Housework:<\/strong><br>\nLight duties only.<br>\nAvoid pushing and pulling.<br>\nNo bending over.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-62039c9\" data-id=\"62039c9\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-54744823 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"54744823\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Sexual Activity:<\/strong><br>\nWait until 2 weeks post-op, once pain has subsided.<br>\nUse comfortable positions.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-316c4034 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"316c4034\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-bc31f1d\" data-id=\"bc31f1d\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-57427cd1\" data-id=\"57427cd1\" data-element_type=\"column\" id=\"kyphoplasty\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-19798290 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"19798290\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPost-Operative Instructions: Kyphoplasty\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-89dd5cc elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"89dd5cc\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-74984ef3\" data-id=\"74984ef3\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7005bb80 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7005bb80\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Follow-up appointments (approximate):<\/strong><br \/><span style=\"letter-spacing: normal;\">2 weeks \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 6 weeks \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a03 months<\/span><br \/><span style=\"letter-spacing: normal;\">6 months \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 1 year \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Annual<\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-654bca95\" data-id=\"654bca95\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4431a96a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4431a96a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Discharge:<\/strong><br>\nOutpatient (occasional 23 hours stay) \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-2e70caa5\" data-id=\"2e70caa5\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-22ef3f1e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"22ef3f1e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Removal:<\/strong><br>\nThere are no stitches and nothing to remove.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-18578bd7 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"18578bd7\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-21b5c3be\" data-id=\"21b5c3be\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38f78a80 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"38f78a80\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Medications:<\/strong><br>\nPain medications and muscle relaxants will be prescribed on an individual basis.\n\nPrescriptions will be re-filled during office hours only. Please allow 72 hours for requests to be processed.\n \nResume home medications per discharge instructions.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-30a57482 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"30a57482\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-3a7d03d1\" data-id=\"3a7d03d1\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c5f81a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2c5f81a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Physical Therapy:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>As an outpatient, this may be prescribed approximately 2-6 weeks post-op.<\/li><li>A home exercise program may also be prescribed.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-7e69b9e2\" data-id=\"7e69b9e2\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3531d3a3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3531d3a3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Showering:<\/strong><br>\nYou may begin showering 72 hours following surgery.\nDo not soak the wound and keep it dry.\nChange the dressing after showering, while leaving the steri strips in place.\nDo not scrub incision site.\nNo baths, walk-in shower only.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-1e75b39\" data-id=\"1e75b39\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4cce22ca elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4cce22ca\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Driving:<\/strong><br>\nNone for 2 weeks post-operatively.\n\nNo sitting in one position in the car for longer than 30 minutes- get out and stretch if the ride is longer than this.\nNo driving while using narcotic pain medications.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-3cc92326 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3cc92326\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-3c0606d3\" data-id=\"3c0606d3\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4de141ee elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4de141ee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Sitting:<\/strong><br>\nNo sitting for longer than 30 minutes at a time.\nMay stand or lay for as long as you are comfortable.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-4914d58a\" data-id=\"4914d58a\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-211ce6c8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"211ce6c8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Sleeping:<\/strong><br>\nSleep in whatever position is most comfortable. You can try to use a pillow between the knees and lying on your side, or a pillow below the knees and lying on your back.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-7331b116\" data-id=\"7331b116\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ca59200 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1ca59200\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Cardiovascular Exercise:<\/strong>\nWalk at least 30 minutes per day (does not need to be all at once) at the time of discharge. Walking is the most important activity. Do as much as is comfortable.\nFrom 2 weeks through 6 weeks following surgery, you should be able to increase your activity to normal.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-b78de65 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b78de65\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-5d6366bd\" data-id=\"5d6366bd\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2404e50 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2404e50\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Lifting:<\/strong>\nNo lifting over 10 lbs for 6 weeks.\n\nNo bending of the waist and no reaching to the ground for 6 weeks.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-34a2ce27\" data-id=\"34a2ce27\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6c454259 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6c454259\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Housework:<\/strong><br>\nLight duties only.<br>\nAvoid pushing and pulling.<br>\nNo bending over.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-db21554\" data-id=\"db21554\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-509eb0ed elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"509eb0ed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Sexual Activity:<\/strong><br>\nWait until 2 weeks post-op, once pain has subsided.<br>\nUse comfortable positions.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-12a9c1b3\" data-id=\"12a9c1b3\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b202148 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2b202148\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Brace:<\/strong><br>\nNone needed.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-19b6a95 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"19b6a95\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-3331dcaa\" data-id=\"3331dcaa\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-43ed8130\" data-id=\"43ed8130\" data-element_type=\"column\" id=\"aminectomy\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2e236f9b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2e236f9b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Post-Operative Instructions: Lumbar Laminectomy<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-39ef8516 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"39ef8516\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-4b7e49b2\" data-id=\"4b7e49b2\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7adf381c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7adf381c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Follow-up appointments (approximate):<\/strong><br \/><span style=\"letter-spacing: normal;\">2 weeks \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 6 weeks \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a03 months<\/span><br \/><span style=\"letter-spacing: normal;\">6 months \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 1 year \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Annual<\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-199197ce\" data-id=\"199197ce\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-33ebc803 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"33ebc803\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Discharge (approximate):<\/strong>\nOutpatient (occasional 23 hours stay) \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-3f7cc3e1\" data-id=\"3f7cc3e1\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-172abc6c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"172abc6c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Staple\/StitchRemoval:<\/strong><br>\nAt the first post-op visit (approximately 2 weeks).\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-32f28086 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"32f28086\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-720447d\" data-id=\"720447d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-56827088 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"56827088\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Medications:<\/strong><br>\nPain medications and muscle relaxants will be prescribed on an individual basis.\n\nPrescriptions will be re-filled during office hours only. Please allow 72 hours for requests to be processed.\n\nResume home medications per discharge instructions.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-7cf734d9 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7cf734d9\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-316f1159\" data-id=\"316f1159\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-208b44cb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"208b44cb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Physical Therapy:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n \t<li>In the hospital, this will begin on post-operative day 1.<\/li>\n \t<li>As an outpatient, this may be prescribed approximately 2 weeks post-op.<\/li>\n \t<li>A home exercise program may also be prescribed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-3f42b801\" data-id=\"3f42b801\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-64474238 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"64474238\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Showering:<\/strong>\nYou may begin showering 72 hours following surgery.\nDo not soak the wound and keep it dry.\nChange the dressing after showering, while leaving the steri strips in place.\nDo not scrub incision site.\nNo baths, walk-in shower only.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-113a13ba\" data-id=\"113a13ba\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e2febd9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4e2febd9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Driving:<\/strong><br>\nNone for 2 weeks post-operatively.\n\nNo sitting in one position in the car for longer than 45 minutes- get out and stretch if the ride is longer than this.\n\nNo driving while using narcotic pain medications.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-502f93c8 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"502f93c8\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-2d24f1b6\" data-id=\"2d24f1b6\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63d4be89 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"63d4be89\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Brace:<\/strong><br>\nShould be worn when out of bed for longer than 10 minutes.<br>\nMay sleep out of brace.<br>\nMay shower without brace starting at 2 weeks post-op.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-9ec13cb\" data-id=\"9ec13cb\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7faa2959 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7faa2959\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Sleeping:<\/strong><br>\nSleep in whatever position is most comfortable. You can try to use a pillow between the knees and lying on your side, or a pillow below the knees and lying on your back.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-28470b57\" data-id=\"28470b57\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-13990917 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"13990917\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Cardiovascular Exercise:<\/strong>\nWalk at least 30 minutes per day (does not need to be all at once) at the time of discharge. Walking is the most important activity. Do as much as is comfortable.\nFrom 2 weeks through 6 weeks following surgery, you should be able to increase your activity to normal.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-49ffd958 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"49ffd958\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-36efd229\" data-id=\"36efd229\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ef9a2d6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7ef9a2d6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Lifting:<\/strong><br>\nNo lifting over 10 lbs for 6 weeks.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-36298d8b\" data-id=\"36298d8b\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-91390e9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"91390e9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Housework:<\/strong><br>\nLight duties only.<br>\nAvoid pushing and pulling.<br>\nNo bending over.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-c7d641a\" data-id=\"c7d641a\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-447a51a6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"447a51a6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Sexual Activity:<\/strong><br>\nWait until 2 weeks post-op, once pain has subsided.<br>\nUse comfortable positions.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-6fddd1ac\" data-id=\"6fddd1ac\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-21257cbb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"21257cbb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Brace:<\/strong><br>\nNone needed.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-583e2608 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"583e2608\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-7adf0a8b\" data-id=\"7adf0a8b\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-4a359557\" data-id=\"4a359557\" data-element_type=\"column\" id=\"microdiscectomy1\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ba63ab2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3ba63ab2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPost-Operative Instructions: Microdiscectomy\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-36661b88 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"36661b88\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-2349cceb\" data-id=\"2349cceb\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-24235e2e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"24235e2e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Follow-up appointments (approximate):<\/strong><br \/><span style=\"letter-spacing: normal;\">2 weeks \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 6 weeks \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a03 months<\/span><br \/><span style=\"letter-spacing: normal;\">6 months \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 1 year \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Annual<\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-7eac128d\" data-id=\"7eac128d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ac02107 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7ac02107\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Discharge (approximate):<\/strong>\nOutpatient (occasional 23 hours stay)\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-251d5882\" data-id=\"251d5882\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-60122b1b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"60122b1b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Staple\/StitchRemoval:<\/strong><br>\n\nThere are no stitches and nothing to remove.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-710236a9 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"710236a9\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-5fb1b278\" data-id=\"5fb1b278\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6598cec2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6598cec2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Medications:<\/strong><br>\nPain medications and muscle relaxants will be prescribed on an individual basis.\nPrescriptions will be re-filled during office hours only. Please allow 72 hours for requests to be processed.\nResume home medications per discharge instructions.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-70625515 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"70625515\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-49ad6f69\" data-id=\"49ad6f69\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ba2389b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5ba2389b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Physical Therapy:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>As an outpatient, this may be prescribed approximately 2-6 weeks post-op.<\/li><li>A home exercise program may also be prescribed.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-7aedbe6\" data-id=\"7aedbe6\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c86e54c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2c86e54c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Showering:<\/strong>\nYou may begin showering 72 hours following surgery.\nDo not soak the wound and keep it dry.\nChange the dressing after showering, while leaving the steri strips in place.\nDo not scrub incision site.\nNo baths, walk-in shower only.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-9d88086\" data-id=\"9d88086\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-53e07146 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"53e07146\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Driving:<\/strong><br>\nNone for 2 weeks post-operatively.\nNo sitting in one position in the car for longer than 15 minutes- get out and stretch if the ride is longer than this.\nNo driving while using narcotic pain medications.\n \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-33c21f0c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"33c21f0c\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-3d00d4b2\" data-id=\"3d00d4b2\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4fa6f8ee elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4fa6f8ee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Sitting:<\/strong><br>\nNo sitting upright for longer than 15 minutes per hour. May be in a reclined position (more than 45 degrees) as long as comfortable.\nMay stand or lay as long as you are comfortable.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-52f23da4\" data-id=\"52f23da4\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-59085a40 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"59085a40\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Sleeping:<\/strong><br>\nSleep in whatever position is most comfortable. You can try to use a pillow between the knees and lying on your side, or a pillow below the knees and lying on your back.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-44936ee3\" data-id=\"44936ee3\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e48bddc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4e48bddc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Cardiovascular Exercise:<\/strong>\nWalk at least 30 minutes per day (does not need to be all at once) at the time of discharge. Walking is the most important activity. Do as much as is comfortable.\nFrom 2 weeks through 6 weeks following surgery, you should be able to increase your activity to normal.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-1020d97 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1020d97\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-25921655\" data-id=\"25921655\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38ff7ba elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"38ff7ba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Lifting:<\/strong><br>\nNo lifting over 10 lbs for 6 weeks.\nNo bending of the waist and no reaching to the ground for 6 weeks.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-4dd9e661\" data-id=\"4dd9e661\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63f6c123 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"63f6c123\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Housework:<\/strong><br>\nLight duties only.<br>\nAvoid pushing and pulling.<br>\nNo bending over.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-67602f93\" data-id=\"67602f93\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-152d5302 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"152d5302\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Sexual Activity:<\/strong><br>\nWait until 2 weeks post-op, once pain has subsided.<br>\nUse comfortable positions.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-64d7a08b\" data-id=\"64d7a08b\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e02c93c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3e02c93c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Brace:<\/strong><br>\n\nNone needed.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-1db988e6 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1db988e6\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-7b8f79f6\" data-id=\"7b8f79f6\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-1b50cd27\" data-id=\"1b50cd27\" data-element_type=\"column\" id=\"pcervicalfusion\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1209d37f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1209d37f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPost-Operative Instructions: Posterior Cervical Fusion\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-1ea66088 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1ea66088\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-52557a79\" data-id=\"52557a79\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5739d071 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5739d071\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Follow-up appointments (approximate):<\/strong><br \/><span style=\"letter-spacing: normal;\">2 weeks \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 6 weeks \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a03 months<\/span><br \/><span style=\"letter-spacing: normal;\">6 months \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 1 year \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Annual<\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-1c19ecc2\" data-id=\"1c19ecc2\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c91864b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4c91864b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Discharge (approximate):<\/strong><br>\n2-3 days\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-63395b8\" data-id=\"63395b8\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-24fb533b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"24fb533b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Staple\/StitchRemoval:<\/strong><br>\nAt the first post-op visit (approximately 2 weeks).\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-585f1604 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"585f1604\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-59c33704\" data-id=\"59c33704\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-67b3fe99 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"67b3fe99\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Medications:<\/strong><br>\nPain medications and muscle relaxants will be prescribed on an individual basis by the pain management team.\nPrescriptions will be re-filled during office hours only. Please allow 72 hours for requests to be processed.\nNo anti-inflammatories for a minimum of 3 months post-op.\nResume home medications per discharge instructions.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-11940456 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"11940456\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-4a1425a0\" data-id=\"4a1425a0\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-24213726 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"24213726\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Physical Therapy:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>In the hospital, this will begin on post-operative day 1.<\/li><li>As an outpatient, this may be prescribed approximately 6 weeks post-op.<\/li><li>A home exercise program may also be prescribed.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-11392db3\" data-id=\"11392db3\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-54535d14 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"54535d14\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Showering:<\/strong><br>\nYou may begin showering 72 hours following surgery.\nDo not soak the wound and keep it dry.\nChange the dressing after showering, while leaving the steri strips in place.\nDo not scrub incision site.\nNo baths, walk-in shower only.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-6a854d2b\" data-id=\"6a854d2b\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-23dc01ca elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"23dc01ca\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Driving:<\/strong><br>\nNone for 4-6 weeks post-operatively.\nNo sitting in one position in the car for longer than 45 minutes- get out and stretch if the ride is longer than this.\nNo driving while using narcotic pain medications.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-1a9f5e7c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1a9f5e7c\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-a2e7820\" data-id=\"a2e7820\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-25e6d27 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"25e6d27\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Collar:<\/strong><br>\nA collar should be used at all times for the first 6 weeks following surgery.\nThe soft collar should be used while in bed.\nThe hard collar should be used while out of bed.\nA third collar may be given to be worn while showering.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-336f0acd\" data-id=\"336f0acd\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a809ab3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6a809ab3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Sleeping:<\/strong><br>\nSleep in whatever position is most comfortable. You can try to use a pillow between the knees and lying on your side, or a pillow below the knees and lying on your back.\nThe soft collar should be used while sleeping.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-4a914970\" data-id=\"4a914970\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1728f92a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1728f92a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Cardiovascular Exercise:<\/strong>\nWalk at least 30 minutes per day (does not need to be all at once) at the time of discharge. Walking is the most important activity. Do as much as is comfortable.\nFrom 2 weeks through 6 weeks following surgery, you should be able to increase your activity to normal.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-4b94b08d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4b94b08d\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-70276108\" data-id=\"70276108\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-51b7e81e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"51b7e81e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Lifting:<\/strong>\nNo lifting over 10 lbs for 6 weeks.\nNo bending of the neck and no lifting above the level of the shoulders for 6 weeks.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-4718830e\" data-id=\"4718830e\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a42dffe elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6a42dffe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Housework:<\/strong><br>\nLight duties only.<br>\nAvoid pushing and pulling.<br>\nNo bending over.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-3eeeedb7\" data-id=\"3eeeedb7\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d582d30 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5d582d30\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Sexual Activity:<\/strong><br>\nWait until 2 weeks post-op, once pain has subsided.<br>\nUse comfortable positions.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-49f76b73 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"49f76b73\" data-element_type=\"section\" id=\"plumbarfusion\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-4e006504\" data-id=\"4e006504\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-2fa43cfc\" data-id=\"2fa43cfc\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-442f1f07 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"442f1f07\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPost-Operative Instructions: Posterior Lumbar Fusion\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-7297b4b6 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7297b4b6\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-3118ec2\" data-id=\"3118ec2\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2319f5df elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2319f5df\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Follow-up appointments (approximate):<\/strong><br \/><span style=\"letter-spacing: normal;\">2 weeks \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 6 weeks \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a03 months<\/span><br \/><span style=\"letter-spacing: normal;\">6 months \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 1 year \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Annual<\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-e0d2fa9\" data-id=\"e0d2fa9\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-273ead4a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"273ead4a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Discharge (approximate):<\/strong><br>\n2-3 days\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-22ae4ae1\" data-id=\"22ae4ae1\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-71cfebf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"71cfebf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Staple\/StitchRemoval:<\/strong><br>\nAt the first post-op visit (approximately 2 weeks).\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-430b98ad elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"430b98ad\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-2aec9bdd\" data-id=\"2aec9bdd\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div 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Please allow 72 hours for requests to be processed.\nNo anti-inflammatories for a minimum of 3 months post-op.\nResume home medications per discharge instructions.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-17b2c2b9 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"17b2c2b9\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-3fa184d6\" data-id=\"3fa184d6\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-33747130 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"33747130\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Physical Therapy:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>In the hospital, this will begin on post-operative day 1.<\/li><li>As an outpatient, this may be prescribed approximately 6 weeks post-op.<\/li><li>A home exercise program may also be prescribed.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-6e578e0e\" data-id=\"6e578e0e\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b7c2094 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2b7c2094\" data-element_type=\"widget\" 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You can try to use a pillow between the knees and lying on your side, or a pillow below the knees and lying on your back.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-a5c6c0c\" data-id=\"a5c6c0c\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4354023e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4354023e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Cardiovascular Exercise:<\/strong>\nWalk at least 30 minutes per day (does not need to be all at once) at the time of discharge. Walking is the most important activity. Do as much as is comfortable.\nFrom 2 weeks through 6 weeks following surgery, you should be able to increase your activity to normal.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-6eb3531d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6eb3531d\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-6d8ccab3\" data-id=\"6d8ccab3\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-242b1857 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"242b1857\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Lifting:<\/strong>\nNo lifting over 10 lbs for 6 weeks. This may be longer depending on progress of fusion seen on x-ray.\nNo bending of the waist and no reaching to the ground.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-262b877f\" data-id=\"262b877f\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7b2d0c37 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7b2d0c37\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Housework:<\/strong><br>\nLight duties only.<br>\nAvoid pushing and pulling.<br>\nNo bending over.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element 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